In this Microsoft Project for Software Developers training course, expert author Guy Vaccaro takes you through the steps required to build your own Software Development Plan with Microsoft Project 2013. This course is designed for users that already have experience working with Microsoft Project.

You start with setting up the project file, including creating a rough storyboard, initial project file, and adding the phase and section headings. From there, you will learn about the various tasks, such as importing data, adding notes and attachments, and creating constraints and adding deadlines. This video tutorial will teach you about calendars and time, including adding public and work resource holidays and creating your own calendar. Guy will also teach you about tracking, showing you how to change dates and customize lines, update individual task progression, and track work and costs. Finally, you will learn how to use the NEW reports and the project plan as a template.

By the end of this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using Microsoft Project 2013 to build and create your own software development plan. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.Table of Contents01. IntroductionWhy You Need To Plan Software Development (00:04:47)About The Author (00:01:32)About The Working Files (00:01:32)How To Access Your Working Files (00:02:45)02. Setting Up The Project FileStarting With A Rough Storyboard (00:03:52)The Initial Project File And Properties (00:06:16)Adding The Phase And Section Headings (00:05:28)03. The Actual TasksCreating And Adding Tasks (00:07:42)Importing Task Data (00:05:14)Editing, Deleting And Moving Tasks (00:07:54)Adding Notes And Attachments To Tasks (00:05:29)The Importance Of Milestones (00:04:58)Task Relationships (00:07:27)Linking The Software Development Tasks (00:08:15)Creating Constraints And Adding Deadlines (00:08:56)Project Summary And Recurring Tasks (00:05:17)Using WBS Codes To Reference External Documentation (00:06:36)04. ResourcesAdding Your Project Teams (00:07:15)Material And Cost Type Resources (00:04:51)Assigning Material And Cost Resources (00:05:45)Allocating Your Team - WORK Resources (00:07:54)Reviewing Costs And Over Allocations (00:08:53)05. Calendars And TimeExploring Project Default Assumptions (00:05:47)Adding Public And Work Resource Holidays (00:07:38)Creating Your Own Calendar (00:03:43)Exploring The Timeline View (00:06:04)06. TrackingA Baseline To Measure Your Progress (00:05:22)Changing Todays Date And Customizing The Today Line (00:03:13)Updating Individual Task Progression (00:07:53)Updating Multiple Task Progressions (00:05:43)Tracking Work And Costs (00:07:51) Gantt Chart Printing (00:08:05)07. ConclusionUsing The New Reports (00:03:54)Using The Project Plan As A Template (00:04:44)